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National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The National Academies have released a third review of the 21 st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP); the review follows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews by the National Research Council in 2008 and 2012 ( earlier post ) and assesses the progress the partnership has made. A pathway to achieve 55% is being developed.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States.

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US Departments of Energy and Interior unveil national offshore wind strategy and major offshore wind initiatives

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Unveiling a coordinated strategic plan to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced steps forward in support of offshore wind energy in the United States, including new funding opportunities for up to $50.5

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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Vintage Name Returns to the United States. The Toyota Crown has been around since 1955 in Japan, and was the first Toyota model exported to the United States in 1957, where it was sold until 1960. When we have the Crown for a week or more we will post a Road Test review. A country cruiser. Hybrid Options.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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This is our review of the car that made the trip. With 1,790 chargers in the United States and more than 45,000 worldwide, Ford owners will have more options to stay charged. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

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This article examines a major class of recent government initiatives by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) pertaining to energy efficiency (as distinct from economic efficiency).

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.